Shark Picker Wheel by Random Wheel Spin

Updated: May 18, 2025

What is a Shark Picker Wheel?

Use the shark picker wheel to randomly pick a type of shark and then click the winning shark image to learn facts about that shark! You can spin the wheel to randomly discover sharks from around the world — from the fearsome Great White to the 500 year old Greenland Shark! It’s a creative tool for learning about these fascinating creatures and the role they play in ocean ecosystems. Whether you're a student, teacher, or just curious about marine life, spinning to discover sharks adds a bit of fun to education! Spin the wheel and click the winner to find out more facts about that shark!

How To Use the Shark Picker Wheel

1. Add Names Simply click the "Add Names" button and type wheel names into the popup box.
2. Then click "Spin" in the center of the wheel.
3. The wheel will spin for about 8 seconds and a random shark will be selected.
4. Then click the selected shark and you will be shown facts about that shark!

Customization and Features

• Change Colors
  Each wheel can have up to eight different colors in it. The colors are randomly assigned to each wheel segment. You can change all the colors by clicking the "Change Colors" button Change Colors. This will open a color picker allowing you to select colors of your choice.

• Import Hundreds of Names from Excel, CSV or Google Sheets
  When you are in the "Add Names" screen you have the option to copy and paste long lists of names from Excel, CSV or Google Sheets directly into the wheel to save you time. You can drag and drop an entire Excel/CSV file or use this 'CSV' button CSV. A prompt will appear asking you which columns you wish to import (you can import multiple columns in one go - each cell is treated as a separate wheel entry/name). With Google Sheets you simply copy the data you want to import and paste it directly in the wheel entries screen. You can also import multiple columns at once from Google Sheets.

• Drag and Drop Multiple Images into Wheel
  The wheel supports images as well as names. You can have just images, just names or both! Images make the wheel a lot more engaging. How to add images to the wheel: Click the "Add Names" button - in this screen you can also drag and drop multiple images to the wheel from your computer or use this "Images" button to add multiple images to the wheel. This is a fun way to graphically show different pictures or faces on the wheel.

• Vocally Announce Winner
  Random Wheel Spin wanted to make the wheel as accessible as possible so we added the option to vocally announce the winner after each spin. This is optional and accessible in the "Add Names" screen.

• Auto Remove Winner After Each Spin
  You also have the option to auto-remove the winner after each spin. This is optional and accessible in the "Add Names" screen.

• Embed Wheel in Your Website
  You can embed a wheel to your own website. Click the link in the top menu to do this. All menus and buttons are removed so the wheel is tailored to your own branding.
  

• Full Screen Mode
  If you have a presentation or just want to view the wheel in a bigger format without all the menu and buttons click the two arrows in the bottom right of the screen. This will enlarge the wheel on your screen and remove all surrounding menus and text. To exit fullscreen mode simply click the two arrows again.
  

• Wheel Saves Automatically and Updates in Real-Time
  The virtual spinner wheel updates and saves in real-time meaning you can close the window by accident (without clicking a Save button) and your data will still be saved. The wheel saves automatically as soon as you update the names or colours. This means if you accidentally close your browser everything will reload where you left off the next time you open the website again. There is no need to login or have an account.
  

• Display Extra Information for any of your Wheel Entries
  You can customize the wheel to store and display extra information behind each of your wheel items (such as facts, questions, answers or actions) that can be displayed when a result is selected (so that extra information is effectively hidden until the item is randomly selected by the wheel).
  
  When the wheel is spun and a result is selected the user will see a "Click Me" button in the result popup which they click to display the extra information. The information could, for example, be some facts about that wheel entry, or a question, answer or action. It is particularly useful in the classroom getting students to answer questions hidden behind each of the wheel entries, as well as engaging presentations at work or team-building events, or a fun game between friends where that information is hidden until the wheel lands on an entry at random, such as a truth or dare game.
  
  To add extra information all you do is click the "Add Names" button and then click the toggle labelled "Add/Edit Extra Information". On the next screen you can then choose which wheel item you want to add extra information against. You can also add multiple images in the extra information screen.
  

• Your Wheel Data is Stored on Your Computer
  All data you input on the wheel (like your entries or saved wheels) is stored only in your browser’s local storage and never sent to our servers.
  

•   Click the New Wheel icon to create a new wheel which will reset the current wheel and load in the default wheel colors and default starting names (your current wheel will be overwritten with the default wheel).

•   Click the Open Wheel icon to open a previously saved wheel. When you click this it will allow you to browse your computer for any previously saved wheels so you can open them (your current wheel will be overwritten with the opened wheel).

•   Click the Save Wheel icon if you want to save your current wheel to your computer hard drive. This is beneficial if you want to create lots of different types of wheels. The saved file is stored on your computer's hard drive. No data is saved on our servers.

•   Click the share icon to share the wheel with other people, including friends, family, students or colleagues. You can share your wheel of names to any other App on your device or create a sharable link to your wheel.

•   Click the embed link (in top menu) to generate a snippet of code which you can insert and paste directly into your own website (paste it anywhere inside your "" tags). Only the wheel will be displayed in your website. All buttons and menus are removed to make it cleaner and simpler, so you can tailor it to your own branding.

Applications of the Shark Picker Wheel

The Shark Picker Wheel by Random Wheel Spin is a fun and educational tool for selecting different types of sharks at random. Whether used in classrooms, games, or creative projects, it’s a great way to explore shark species while adding excitement and variety.

Some common applications of the Shark Picker Wheel include:

• Classroom lessons on marine biology and ocean ecosystems
• Fun activities for Shark Week celebrations
• Games and trivia challenges involving shark facts
• Creative inspiration for drawing or writing about different shark species
• Livestream or content creation ideas for ocean-themed channels
• Helping children learn about biodiversity in a fun, engaging way
• Choosing a shark to research or present in school projects
• Educational quizzes and icebreaker games in science camps or clubs

The spinning wheel adds suspense and curiosity, making learning about sharks interactive and enjoyable. It’s a great tool for sparking interest in marine life and turning education into an adventure.

Using the Shark Picker Wheel by Teachers in the Classroom

The shark picker wheel is a surprisingly versatile addition to the world of classroom activities. With playful visuals and a theme that captures the imagination of younger students, this engaging spinner becomes more than a novelty—it’s a dynamic teacher tool for driving learning outcomes and managing participation. Designed by Random Wheel Spin, it’s perfect for integrating themed fun into your daily lessons.

Teachers can use the shark picker wheel to randomly assign roles in group projects (like "Team Hammerhead" vs. "Team Great White"), quiz questions, reading passages, or even behavior rewards. For early learners, it might be used in marine biology lessons, spelling games, or storytelling sessions where a shark character sets the prompt. With each spin, the theme reinforces content and adds excitement.

What sets this apart from other classroom tools is its playful approach. Instead of relying on numbers or basic names, the shark picker wheel adds personality and excitement to the learning experience—essential for younger students who thrive on visual and narrative stimulation.

Classroom tools like this help make even mundane tasks—like assigning turns or classroom chores—more engaging. The shark theme can be adapted to coincide with science units, reading week, or classroom parties, adding an immersive layer to your teaching toolkit.

Features of the shark picker wheel designed for classroom activities:

• Pre-loaded or customizable shark names and images
• Spoken announcements to support auditory learners
• Colorful visual design perfect for younger grades
• Auto-removal settings to avoid repetition during classroom tasks
• Save/load options for specific units or activities
• Embed or share the wheel easily for virtual classrooms
• Great for student engagement and classroom management

If you're looking for tools for teachers that blend education with fun, the shark picker wheel is a fantastic choice. It supports creative learning strategies, helps manage student involvement, and adds a memorable theme to your classroom routine.

The Shark Picker Wheel: A Classroom Fidget Experience

Beyond the fun shark theme, the wheel also acts as a low-stress visual stimulus that captures student attention and helps calm classroom energy. Like a digital fidget spinner, the motion and sound of the spinning sharks offer students a satisfying sensory experience.

This can be especially valuable during downtime or transitions. When energy levels are high or focus is low, letting students watch the shark picker wheel spin becomes an enjoyable and calming visual anchor. For neuro-diverse students, this gentle visual break can improve classroom behavior and emotional regulation.

Students laugh, focus, and even cheer as the spinner slows—making it a helpful and joyful classroom management tool that subtly supports emotional well-being.

From lesson planning to group coordination, this wheel proves that even playful tools for teachers can serve a meaningful educational and emotional role.

Is the Shark Picker Wheel Random?

Yes the Shark Picker Wheel at Random Wheel Spin is as random as it gets on a computer and uses advanced cryptographic Random Number Generation (RNG) technology similar to that used in slot machines in casinos. Every spin of this wheel is designed to be cryptographically random and provably fair, similar to the standards expected in online casinos or blockchain-based games of chance. "How come I get lots of winners which are the same?" This is just chance. In every day life you can throw two dice and both dice can each land on six several times in a row. This is pure chance and the same applies to the wheel. Random Wheel Spin's Shark Picker Wheel does not have any memory so previous outcomes don't affect future winners. In games of chance, using Math.random() isn't enough. Random Wheel Spin uses browser-grade cryptographic randomness via crypto.randomUUID(), along with SHA-256 for irreversible hashing (used by financial institutions and government agencies).

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